Why Gen Z is over Burning Man
Burning Man’s attendance data shows that fewer younger people are attending. Gen Z tells us why
Snobbery is making a comeback — finally
Two corporate giants are pushing back on slop. Viewers should too
What Bush got right after 9/11
The president offered support of Muslims at a critical time. Republicans have renounced his inclusive message
Can America ever move past 9/11?
25 years later, letting go of our permanent fight response may be how America heals
Trump's bribe: 9/11's dark legacy
Our president's attempts to play emperor now seem normal. It might be the worst result of the 9/11 era
America keeps abandoning its heroes
The country has sacrificed the health of 9/11 first responders, just like it did with Vietnam War veterans
USPS failed to properly handle ballots
An inspector general’s audit found a lack of training for post office staff, deficiencies in tracking ballots
AI-assisted bioweapon research blocked
The report comes days after an Anthropic researcher resigned, alleging irresponsible AI development
More FCC "nonsense" for Jimmy Kimmel
The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host announced his Thursday chat with James Talarico will only be found on YouTube
The "Ted Lasso" problem Ted can't see
Although the feel-good show is regaining its stride, there's one yellow card still flashing in the wings
Our world map is wrong. MAGA likes it
Because the US rejects reality, it voted against the UN's Correct the Map plan
GOP doctor-politicians break their oath
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall joins a list of conservative lawmakers who ignore their medical oath
Post-9/11 hate is taking a new form
The new face of anti-South Asian hate isn't about terrorism
"Bible Belt" oversimplifies the South
Beneath commonalities, religious life was divided by both race and class
The Oscars is shaping up for a showdown
Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes doc, "You Can See Everything," shakes up awards season
Influencers are squeezing out critics
The entertainment industry used to suck up to critics. Now it's chasing your favorite content creator
I can't quit the NFL
Football is hypermasculine and often unwelcoming, but I keep coming back anyway
Trump's emotional support convention
The RNC embarrasses itself with a shindig no one else wanted
Trump's fascist Space Force dress-up
The “Starship Troopers”-inspired designs take cinematic nods to Nazis and make them real
Appealing to working-class women
The working class isn't just White men in hard hats anymore. Women candidates may be the ones who can earn votes
Smithsonian head retiring amid feuds
The move comes after the White House labeled Smithsonian leadership radicals
How to spend a perfect day in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee native shares the restaurants, festivals and easy Wisconsin escapes that made her fall for home again
The rock critic who taught me to listen
Dave Marsh took rock 'n' roll seriously. So should we
Costco chicken bake, meet the galette
Rotisserie chicken, a Caesar-ish dressing and store-bought pie crust turn a food-court favorite into an easy dinner